Explore Scandinavia with Ease

Travelers can explore Stockholm with ease thanks to the guidance of TravelBound.

From the remote forests perfect for active travelers who enjoy exploring nature to the chic and modern cities ideal for those who prefer exploring the destination’s culture and history, there is something for everyone in Scandinavia. With TravelBound’s variety of FIT offerings in the area, travelers can visit Scandinavia with expert guidance and peace of mind.

TravelBound makes it easy to book hotels, transfers, and sightseeing by putting all the pieces together for its clients, whether it’s for a 1-night pre-cruise stay or for a full weeklong itinerary and beyond. In Scandinavia, this means travelers will find options for the area’s most popular cities including Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Copenhagen. TravelBound offerings in Oslo feature fjord sightseeing tours and hop-on hop-off mini cruises, while those headed to Helsinki can enjoy a shopping tour and a visit to the state-of-the-art SEA LIFE Helsinki aquarium that houses nearly 200 different species of marine life.

Especially popular amongst TravelBound clients are visits to Copenhagen and Stockholm. In Copenhagen, travelers can immerse themselves in a city where ancient Viking history meets modern European style, while visiting thousand-year-old castles, world-class museums, and more. With TravelBound, visitors to Copenhagen can arrange for a Castle Tour of North Sealand. This trip brings clients into the countryside to visit Denmark’s incredible castles such as the lakeside Frederiksborg Castle with its English and French style gardens and museum, plus Krongorg Castle, Denmark’s most popular castle and one of Europe’s best preserved Renaissance castles. For those looking to see and experience as much as possible in one day, TravelBound offers a special ticket that includes a hop-on hop-off bus tour and a harbor cruise allowing guests to visit the Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Castle, Our Saviour’s Church, the Old Copenhagen Stock Exchange and the Opera House with ease. For overnight stays in Copenhagen, TravelBound recommends Hotel Skt Petri, where those booking five days in advance can save 10 percent, and Hotel Adina, where booking two nights or more also comes with a 10 percent discount.

A cruise along the canals is a popular option for exploring Copenhagen.

In Stockholm, clients can enjoy city views from above on a Helicopter Grand Tour. Taking off directly from Old Town, TravelBound guests will fly low over the city for an incredible bird’s-eye view of Stockholm and the surrounding archipelago. They’ll fly around the the Royal Palace, City Hall, and the Vaxholm fortress with guided commentary and history from their guide. For those looking for a more active way to explore Stockholm, TravelBound can also arrange a kayaking trip that is suitable for everyone from beginners to expert kayakers. As the city is situated on 14 islands linked by 57 bridges, kayaking with a local guide who will point out important sights along the way is a unique way to gain insight into local customs and history. For overnight stays in this Swedish city, TravelBound recommends Biz Apartment Gardet, which offers a 10 percent discount for those booking at least 15 days in advance, or Ibis Styles Stockholm Jarva, which offers a 20 percent discount to those booking more than 21 days prior to arrival.

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